
7.
Because of his hope of future glory, how was Paul able to esti-
mate the afflictions of this life? 2 Cor. 4:17.
8.
What earnest expectation inspired him to faithfulness? Rom.
8:18.
NoTE.—"You must, indeed, look to Jesus, keeping your eyes fixed
on the glory at the top of the ladder. Through Christ alone can you snake
sure of heaven, where all is purity, holiness, peace, and blessedness,
where there are glories that mortal lips cannot describe. The nearest
we can come to a description of the reward that awaits the overcomer
is to say that it is a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. It
will be an eternity of bliss, a blessed eternity, unfolding new glo'ries
throughout the ceaseless ages."—Id., p. 131.
9.
What determined purpose regarding the things of the past con-
trolled the great apostle? What inspired him to press forward in the
struggle? Phil. 3:13, 14.
10.
What testimony did Paul bear just before his martyrdom? What
hope inspired him to faithfulness even unto death? 2 Tim. 4:6-8.
11.
In what part of the heavenly reward did Paul expect to receive
the very crown of satisfaction? 1 Thess..2:19, 20.
NOTE.—"Yet there is a future joy to which Paul looked forward as
the recompense of his labors,—the same joy for the sake of which Christ
endured the cross and despised the shame,—the joy of seeing the frui-
tion of his work."—"Education," p. 70.
"At the final day, when the wealth of earth shall perish, he who has
laid up treasure in heaven will behold that which his life has gained.
If we have given heed to the words of ChriSt, then, as we gather around
the great white throne, we shall
see
souls who have been saved through
our agency, and shall know that one has saved others, and these still
others,--a large company brought into the haven of rest as the result
of our labors, there to lay their crowns at Jesus' feet, and praise Him
through the ceaseless ages of eternity. With- what joy will the worker
for Christ behold these redeemed ones, who share the glory of the Re-
deemer! How precious will heaven be to those who have been faithful
in the work of saving souls!"—"Mount of Blessing," p. 135.
12.
What will be the chief source of satisfaction to Jesus when the
plan.of salvation has finished its work? Jude 24.
NOTE.—"With unutterable 'love, Jesus welcomes His faithful ones
to the 'joy of their Lord.' The Saviour's joy is in seeing, in the kingdom
of glory, .the souls that have been saved by His agony and humiliation.
And the redeemed will be. sharers in His joy, as they behold, among the
blessed, those who have been won to Christ through their prayers, their
labors, and loving sacrifice. As they gather about the great- white
throne, gladness unspeakable will fill their hearts, when they behold
those whom they have won for Christ."—"The Great Controversy,"
p. 647.
13.
What reason is given why God's remnant people should not cast
away their confidence? What is their special need? What incentive to
[.39